Hi folks
Don't forget we have team photos on Tuesday 1st July at 7pm, down at the PURC clubrooms. As everyone will have their jerseys from the weekend's Prem Honour Guard, please make sure you bring them along for the photo.
If you can't make it for any reason, and haven't already contacted me, please let me know tomorrow, otherwise I'll see you all there.
Cheers,
Paul
Thursday, 26 June 2014
PRE GAME NOTES: HOME vs Ponsonby City
Hi folks
A big day tomorrow. A game at home on field 2B vs Ponsonby City. We've got 9 players tomorrow (fingers crossed you're better Joshua!) so a big game will be needed from everyone! Meet at the field at 9:40am ready to go.
After that we've got our team lunch at the Club for all those who can make it. There is footy on at 1pm, plus the Club are putting on some activities for the afternoon's focal point (see below). It should make for a nice slow build in to the day's climax:
Cheering the Ranga on to the field! Just a reminder that all the players can hold on to their jerseys for this week so they can be in Club colours as we cheer the Prems on to Bell Park (we gather at 2:30) for a huge game. The Club are putting on a bouncy castle, are creating some face painting masterpieces (I'm guessing Dulux 40 seasons in green and orange - that's what I'd do!) and there is even mention of slushies!!!
Let's hope the weather gets what it needs to get done in short order tonight and the day dawn's beautiful and dry ready for a big day at the Pak Rugby Club.
go... go... Datsuns... GO!!!
A big day tomorrow. A game at home on field 2B vs Ponsonby City. We've got 9 players tomorrow (fingers crossed you're better Joshua!) so a big game will be needed from everyone! Meet at the field at 9:40am ready to go.
After that we've got our team lunch at the Club for all those who can make it. There is footy on at 1pm, plus the Club are putting on some activities for the afternoon's focal point (see below). It should make for a nice slow build in to the day's climax:
Cheering the Ranga on to the field! Just a reminder that all the players can hold on to their jerseys for this week so they can be in Club colours as we cheer the Prems on to Bell Park (we gather at 2:30) for a huge game. The Club are putting on a bouncy castle, are creating some face painting masterpieces (I'm guessing Dulux 40 seasons in green and orange - that's what I'd do!) and there is even mention of slushies!!!
Let's hope the weather gets what it needs to get done in short order tonight and the day dawn's beautiful and dry ready for a big day at the Pak Rugby Club.
go... go... Datsuns... GO!!!
Wednesday, 25 June 2014
TRAINING IS ON! 26 June 2014
Confirming that the grounds are open and training is on tonight.
Hope to see you all there!
Paul
Hope to see you all there!
Paul
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
PRE GAME NOTES 21 June 2014: AWAY vs Carlton Green
Hi folks
Confirming our game this Saturday is AWAY at May Road Reserve 1A (aka War Memorial Park) vs Carlton Green. As we've played at this ground previously, can we all meet AT THE GROUND (ie May Road Reserve) at 9:40am. Clink on the link below for a map:
May Road Reserve / War Memorial Park
As we've had to cancel training this week, please, please, please make an effort to be at the ground on time so all the boys are changed and ready to warm up by 9:40am. We'll need the full time to ensure the lads get their heads focused and ready to go.
See you all there.
Paul
go... Go... DATSUNS GO!!!
Confirming our game this Saturday is AWAY at May Road Reserve 1A (aka War Memorial Park) vs Carlton Green. As we've played at this ground previously, can we all meet AT THE GROUND (ie May Road Reserve) at 9:40am. Clink on the link below for a map:
May Road Reserve / War Memorial Park
As we've had to cancel training this week, please, please, please make an effort to be at the ground on time so all the boys are changed and ready to warm up by 9:40am. We'll need the full time to ensure the lads get their heads focused and ready to go.
See you all there.
Paul
go... Go... DATSUNS GO!!!
Training cancelled tonight!!! (19 June)
Rain, rain, go away
We, the Datsuns, want to PLAY
Come again another day
Preferrably Saturday afternoons to Wednesdays.
We, the Datsuns, want to PLAY
Come again another day
Preferrably Saturday afternoons to Wednesdays.
Thursday, 12 June 2014
TEAM LUNCH / PREMIER HONOUR GUARD 28th June 2014
Hi folks
The Premiers are again fighting to make the finals of the Alan McEvoy Shield - the top trophy in Auckland Club rugby - and have asked for our help!!!
On the 28th of June the Premiers play against University at home on Bell Park and have asked if we could join in and form an honour guard for the team as they run out on to the field in their quest for Club glory! Kick off for these games is usually 2:45pm so I suspect we'd be needed at around 2:30pm.
That weekend we have a home game against Ponsonby City at Lloyd Elsmore Park 2B. As we haven't had a team get together yet, it looks like a fantastic opportunity to play a game, have a team post game nosh up at the Club, and then get out and cheer the Mighty Ranga on to Bell Park as part of the Guard of Honour!
Usually the Club ask that the players wear their Club Jerseys so that there is a sea of green and orange for the Prems as they run out, so for that week the team can take their own jersey home.
We'll get more details in the next week or so, so please have a think and let me know who is keen for the lunch. Irrespective, we'll definitely get out and support the Prems and show how loud Datsuns can be!!!
The Premiers are again fighting to make the finals of the Alan McEvoy Shield - the top trophy in Auckland Club rugby - and have asked for our help!!!
On the 28th of June the Premiers play against University at home on Bell Park and have asked if we could join in and form an honour guard for the team as they run out on to the field in their quest for Club glory! Kick off for these games is usually 2:45pm so I suspect we'd be needed at around 2:30pm.
That weekend we have a home game against Ponsonby City at Lloyd Elsmore Park 2B. As we haven't had a team get together yet, it looks like a fantastic opportunity to play a game, have a team post game nosh up at the Club, and then get out and cheer the Mighty Ranga on to Bell Park as part of the Guard of Honour!
Usually the Club ask that the players wear their Club Jerseys so that there is a sea of green and orange for the Prems as they run out, so for that week the team can take their own jersey home.
We'll get more details in the next week or so, so please have a think and let me know who is keen for the lunch. Irrespective, we'll definitely get out and support the Prems and show how loud Datsuns can be!!!
Wednesday, 11 June 2014
PRE GAME NOTES 14 June 2014: HOME vs Carlton Gold
Hi de ho campers!
This week we're at HOME vs Carlton Gold, but we've got a venue change to Elm Park 1a. We'll meet at 9:40am ready to go.
For those that don't know, Elm Park is on Gossamer Drive next to Elm Park School (on the left hand side driving away from the Pakuranga Highway). The full season draw is now up on NZ Rugby Draws. If you look through, we have home games at both Elm Park and Lloyd Elsmore over the rest of the season.
See you all there!
go.... go.... Datsuns... GO!!!
This week we're at HOME vs Carlton Gold, but we've got a venue change to Elm Park 1a. We'll meet at 9:40am ready to go.
For those that don't know, Elm Park is on Gossamer Drive next to Elm Park School (on the left hand side driving away from the Pakuranga Highway). The full season draw is now up on NZ Rugby Draws. If you look through, we have home games at both Elm Park and Lloyd Elsmore over the rest of the season.
See you all there!
go.... go.... Datsuns... GO!!!
Thursday, 5 June 2014
COACHING SPOT: Cleaning out at the ruck
Hi folks
Here is a short coaching site video from Rugby Coaching Drills on cleaning out at the ruck where the first player to the ruck is cleaning out by themselves. It has some great tips on body position (ie nice and low, then, using your legs, drive the opposition player off the ball!), and even has an exercise tip at the start to help get better and stronger when cleaning out!:
Ruck clean out drill courtesy of Rugby Coaching Drills
Here is some footage of the Chiefs v Blues pre season game from 14 February this year. Having watched the 'duck and clean' technique video above, watch for how the players will use this technique while binding on to their teammates as they get to the breakdown.
As you watch, see how cleaning out at the ruck leads to tries for the teams (the second try is a great example where a clean out leads to a big gap for the Chiefs to score - it looks a little like our last try vs the Hoops!):
2014 pre season Chiefs v Blues 14 February 2014
In the second try (from 0:32), notice:
- how the first two/three players to the ruck bind on as they get to the ruck (ie not binding together a long way out from the ruck), get nice and low, then use leg drive to clean out the Blues players (at 0:38);
- the next player plays half back and passes the ball (at 0:41);
- there is a player standing to the side of the ruck (and behind the ball so the pass can go backwards, and who has his hands up ready to take the pass!); and
- the pass and the runner means the Chiefs have a big space to run into, rather than running into a whole team of Blues players waiting to tackle them, and sets up a try.
Try cleaning out your Mum or Dad or your big brother / sister a couple of times a week! Make sure you ask them first.... and tell 'em it's for the Datsuns!
go... go... Datsuns... GO!!!
Here is a short coaching site video from Rugby Coaching Drills on cleaning out at the ruck where the first player to the ruck is cleaning out by themselves. It has some great tips on body position (ie nice and low, then, using your legs, drive the opposition player off the ball!), and even has an exercise tip at the start to help get better and stronger when cleaning out!:
Ruck clean out drill courtesy of Rugby Coaching Drills
Here is some footage of the Chiefs v Blues pre season game from 14 February this year. Having watched the 'duck and clean' technique video above, watch for how the players will use this technique while binding on to their teammates as they get to the breakdown.
As you watch, see how cleaning out at the ruck leads to tries for the teams (the second try is a great example where a clean out leads to a big gap for the Chiefs to score - it looks a little like our last try vs the Hoops!):
2014 pre season Chiefs v Blues 14 February 2014
In the second try (from 0:32), notice:
- how the first two/three players to the ruck bind on as they get to the ruck (ie not binding together a long way out from the ruck), get nice and low, then use leg drive to clean out the Blues players (at 0:38);
- the next player plays half back and passes the ball (at 0:41);
- there is a player standing to the side of the ruck (and behind the ball so the pass can go backwards, and who has his hands up ready to take the pass!); and
- the pass and the runner means the Chiefs have a big space to run into, rather than running into a whole team of Blues players waiting to tackle them, and sets up a try.
Try cleaning out your Mum or Dad or your big brother / sister a couple of times a week! Make sure you ask them first.... and tell 'em it's for the Datsuns!
go... go... Datsuns... GO!!!
PRE GAME NOTES 7 June 2014: AWAY vs Waitemata Titans (and sneaky post game review vs Ponsonby Hoops)
Hi folks
Our game this week is AWAY to the Waitemata Titans at Waitemata Park 3B.
We will be meeting at the carpark opposite the cricket nets in Lloyd Elsmore Park (same spot as last away game) at 8:50am looking to leave by 9am SHARP (or sooner if we're all there in time). If you are not able to make it on time, please let me know as we won't wait!
A map to the ground can be found here:
http://www.aucklandrugby.co.nz/Club/Waitemata.aspx
The Titans were a bunch of mythological Greek giants that became the first pantheon of Greek Gods. They were overthrown by a younger team of Greek Gods. A little known fact is the main reason the Titans were defeated was that the younger Gods were all driving DATSUNS!!! You can't deny history - lets see if we can sing our victory song this weekend!
As for the POST GAME REVIEW of our match against Ponsonby Hoops last weekend, it looks like it was the day for the Ponsonby Club as they managed to sneak a last gasp win against our mighty RANGA Premiers. Still, the Hoops only managed to score 3 tries in total against us (a fantastic defensive effort!), and with only a little more extra time we might have managed to sneak a draw. The Datsuns worked hard, drove hard and finished the stronger side. This week gives us a chance to put some learned lessons into play!
See you all tomorrow and go... go... DATSUNS GO!!!!
And as we'll be saying tomorrow night go... go... ALL BLACKS GO!!!
Our game this week is AWAY to the Waitemata Titans at Waitemata Park 3B.
We will be meeting at the carpark opposite the cricket nets in Lloyd Elsmore Park (same spot as last away game) at 8:50am looking to leave by 9am SHARP (or sooner if we're all there in time). If you are not able to make it on time, please let me know as we won't wait!
A map to the ground can be found here:
http://www.aucklandrugby.co.nz/Club/Waitemata.aspx
The Titans were a bunch of mythological Greek giants that became the first pantheon of Greek Gods. They were overthrown by a younger team of Greek Gods. A little known fact is the main reason the Titans were defeated was that the younger Gods were all driving DATSUNS!!! You can't deny history - lets see if we can sing our victory song this weekend!
As for the POST GAME REVIEW of our match against Ponsonby Hoops last weekend, it looks like it was the day for the Ponsonby Club as they managed to sneak a last gasp win against our mighty RANGA Premiers. Still, the Hoops only managed to score 3 tries in total against us (a fantastic defensive effort!), and with only a little more extra time we might have managed to sneak a draw. The Datsuns worked hard, drove hard and finished the stronger side. This week gives us a chance to put some learned lessons into play!
See you all tomorrow and go... go... DATSUNS GO!!!!
And as we'll be saying tomorrow night go... go... ALL BLACKS GO!!!
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